Parents in Charlotte who have divorced narcissistic spouses may find that their exes have been using their children as a weapon against them. One woman's narcissistic ex-spouse often created problems whenever there was a court action that forced him to follow their divorce agreement. She had just filed a fifth time to get him to pay support when he sent an email saying the children did not want to come back to her place because they were afraid of her. Initially, she did not take this email … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Collecting SSA benefits on an former spouse’s earnings
When parties to a divorce in Charlotte think of dividing retirement benefits, assets such as pensions, 401k accounts and IRAs are normally the things considered. Many people do not realize that Social Security Benefits are also benefits an ex-spouse can receive. For certain relationships, a retired party to a divorce can calculate their own SSA retirement benefits based on the earnings of their ex-spouse. For those who qualify, the enhanced benefits based on the ex-spouse's gainful earnings are … [Read more...]
Divorce tips from people who’ve been there
Divorce often catches people by surprise. For some, it comes completely out of nowhere. For others, it is something they suspected but did not truly expect. If you are suddenly facing divorce, you might be wondering what you should do or how you should handle it. When faced with this kind of situation, it is good to search out advice from people who have divorce experience. While certain individuals, such as your divorce attorney or therapist, can provide strong guidance, it is also a good idea … [Read more...]
A team can help people survive divorce
People in Charlotte going through a divorce can often struggle with emotional, psychological and financial aspects of the end of a marriage. A divorce can take a while to sort out, especially in a contested court process with a series of hearings and legal developments. Throughout a divorce, the support of a team can be very important in helping affect the outcome of the process. In a divorce that involves children or significant financial assets, there can be some form of support for everyone, … [Read more...]
Divorce after retirement carries particular issues
Retirement isn't only a time for relaxation and settling down to enjoy life. As people in North Carolina and throughout the United States enjoy longer, more active and healthful retirement periods, their rate of divorce has increased over the years. The divorce rate for couples above the age of 50 has grown by 50 percent since 1987 and is continuing on an upward trend. Even though the overall American divorce rate for couples has declined in the same period, one out of four couples divorces … [Read more...]